Best regards?

Thanks?

Sure, those are okay, but what if you want to add a little flare to your emails and still be professional?

Hi, I'm your English coach, Christina, and welcome to Speak English with Christina, where we eliminate what's blocking you and increase your confidence in business English step by step.

Now, in this episode, we're not going to debate the nuances between "kind regards" and "best regards".

- "Kind regards" is just friendlier. - "Best regards" is just fine.

- But I... I think "kind regards" is better. - "Best regards" is like the professional standard.

But, yeah, you want something, you know, kind of human, too.

Honestly, both are fine, both are pretty neutral.

And, instead, I want to share with you three fun but professional ways to leave a memorable, positive impression with your emails in English.

Now, first step, why bother to use something different than the standard "best regards"?

First, you're more memorable because you did something different.

Two, you're also more memorable because you created a positive emotion for your reader.

And all of that means that you're more likely to get a response and maybe get some more business.

So, to stop being boring with your email sign-off and to spread some positivity, here's our next step⏤

exactly what you can say, or write, rather.

To compliment someone on their work or their contribution to a project, "Keep up the good work".

If someone is doing work for you and you're very satisfied, let them know.

It'll encourage them to continue doing great work, and everybody loves a little pat on the back.

Pat on the back.

To express gratitude in a meaningful way, "Thank you for...," and then something specific that they did.

For example, "Thank you for taking the time to clarify those details."

This is much more powerful than the generic "Thanks for your help," and it creates this nice feeling of "aw...".

and that makes the reader like you a little better.

To get some positive energy before an event, "I can't wait to...," and then something specific that's coming soon, "...with you".

I'll give you an example.

I can't wait to start the project with you.

I can't wait to start the project with you.

The excitement is contagious.

When the other person sees that you're excited about the event, they become excited about the event, too.

And that, again, just creates that nice, positive energy.

Now, before you go, can I ask you to do two things?

The first is to go to christinarebuffet.com and sign up for my free newsletter so that I can continue to help you become more confident in business English.

And the second thing, let's take a few more steps together to continue increasing your confidence.

I created a playlist for you to help you master, once and for all, key business situations that you encounter often in your work.

How to introduce yourself, how to answer the phone in English with confidence, and how to manage Zoom and Skype problems efficiently for all those video calls that you're doing right now.

Just click over there to continue learning with me, and I'll see you in the next video.